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If you have a loved one that is a resident of a long-term care facility you know how important it is that you feel that they are taken care of with dignity and respect. A resident has the same rights as anyone in a non-long term care setting would have. Dignity, Respect and Courtesy Privacy Freedom from Abuse Individualized Care Plan Freedom to accept or refuse treatment. Information about your account and or charges Access to Physician Services Presentation of Grievances without fear of reprisal Prompt Response to requests Secure Storage and use of Personal Possessions Management of Finances Written Notice of Discharge and right to appeal If you have questions or concerns about your loved one who is living in long-term care, please contact your area ombudsman, Cherrie Nutley, at 580-562-5032.

April Student of the Months

Sayre Fire Department needs volunteers

Pets can be excitable. Though dogs anxious to get outdoors and play with their owners may be the first image of excited pets to come to mind, cats also can be compelled to move quickly when they hear sudden, loud noises or if they’re startled by visitors.

ECFD hopes to start a smoke detector program

Grilling season is about to heat up. Many foods taste even more delicious when cooked over an open flame. Burgers, chicken, sausage, and even vegetables are delectable with a little sear and smoky flavor.

Over a five-year period beginning in 2015 and 2019, fire departments across the United States responded to roughly 347,000 home structure fires per year. That data, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association, underscores the significance of home fire protection measures.

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A 40-year-old Elk City woman is being held on a $50,000 bond in the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with first-degree arson. The defendant, Fallon Tia Borzea, was arrested on April 21.

A 37-year-old Sayre man has been released on bond after being charged with one felony charge of stealing copper.

Free Activity Introduces Young People To World Of Gardening

The House knows a good education is the key to future success, so we’ve been focused on passing an education plan that benefits every student, every parent, every teacher and every school district in the state.